If I had unlimited funds I would spend a large proportion of it on objects made from jade, both artefacts and modern pieces. The subtle shades of green and lilac are what appeal to me. Jade jewelry is understated, rather than the in your face obviousness of many other stones.
Jade is an incredibly tough material, stronger than steel, and in pre-historical times was used for axe-heads, knives and weapons. It is only more recently that Jade’s beauty has led to its use in j…